I tested the creation function for new forums to confirm whether users with Editor status can create new forums. Turns out this is an Admin function only. New topics with a forum however, can be created by Editors.
Hi Trevor – yes I agree that the toolbar is pretty hard to see – maybe someone with experience editing CSS can help here. Meanwhile, I’ll see what I can find out to help improve the situation.
You should be able to start a topic as EDITOR/MODERATOR but one thing you cannot do is to create a whole new forum. That appears to be ADMIN privilege only.
BTW, to create a new topic, follow the breadcrumb link back to the forum home page. As you scroll down you will see a field where you can type in the new topic name to create the thread.